b16a pistons in b18a1 block (ls-vtec)
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b16a pistons in b18a1 block (ls-vtec)
hello.. im just wondering if anyone has had problems putting b16 pistons in a b18a1 block..? i have a b16 block that i picked up and where the intmed shaft all the bolts have broken the block..
any clue on how it will fit? or how it will make for power?
any clue on how it will fit? or how it will make for power?
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Re: b16a pistons in b18a1 block (MyHotsh)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by MyHotsh »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">B16 pistons will fit an ls block. Use the Ls rods with ARP rod bolts. 
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exactly what he said, arp bolts are crucial also the rod needs to be machined after because of the expansion from the larger bolt, the work very well, i belive you end up 11.1cr
</TD></TR></TABLE>exactly what he said, arp bolts are crucial also the rod needs to be machined after because of the expansion from the larger bolt, the work very well, i belive you end up 11.1cr
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Re: b16a pistons in b18a1 block (NHswaps13203)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by NHswaps13203 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
exactly what he said, arp bolts are crucial also the rod needs to be machined after because of the expansion from the larger bolt, the work very well, i belive you end up 11.1cr</TD></TR></TABLE>
i think its more like 11.8:1
but yes. rod bolts = crucial
exactly what he said, arp bolts are crucial also the rod needs to be machined after because of the expansion from the larger bolt, the work very well, i belive you end up 11.1cr</TD></TR></TABLE>
i think its more like 11.8:1
but yes. rod bolts = crucial
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